About this Safari Field Guide Training Course / Nature Guiding course

As with all of our other courses this is another fantastic option to choose when looking for a high-quality and high standard nature/field guiding course.

As a field guide student you will find yourself immersed in the African wilderness spending three unforgettable months training to be a FGASA accredited safari field guide in the beautiful wilderness of Balule Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Balule is a fantastic location situation in a Big 5 country and an ideal outdoor “classroom” for you to learn all there is to know about guiding in Southern Africa.

Students experience first-hand what it is like to be a nature guide in a Big 5 area. All lectures, practical implementation of the theory and kills courses take place at the camp situated on the game reserve.

Although it is possible to join this course for the experience it is a course more focused on students who are purely interested in becoming a nature guide in the lodge and tourism industry or to broaden their knowledge and learn the relevant skills.

What do you need to become a field guide?

Passionate about the earth’s natural treasures & people

Observant and have a natural curiosity about everything in nature

Respect for the natural resources that nature provides for us and the guests you will accompany

To succeed in this comprehensive course – commitment and a true interest in nature are required

Knowledge – This is why you need to do a course!

Nature Guide (Field Guide)

A very high standard is set throughout this course! Theoretical and practical work will prepare students for what it is like in guiding industry. Students will learn how to interpret nature and how to convey this knowledge to guests who they would be guiding as a qualified guide.

Topics this safari guide course will cover:

FGASA level 1

Wilderness Level 2 First Aid

CyberTracker Tracks & Signs

Reptile Ranger course

4 x 4 driving skills

Nature Photography

Hosting skills

Birding

Other benefits of this course:

Situated in a true Big 5 open system in the world renowned Greater Kruger National Park.

Total Payment Protection (topp) Policy cover:

Total Payment Protection (topp) Policy cover:

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